Seahorse Tennis Tournament For Clergy Serves Off In Anambra South
The maiden Seahorse Lubricants tennis championship for the clergy has served off in Ihembosi, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra.
Seahorse, a foremost lubricants and engine oil blending company, is owned by Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District in Jan. 16 general election.
The competition put together by “Nwoke Factory” is for Priests of Catholic and Anglican Churches across the senatorial district.
The tennis championship which served off on Saturday Nov. 14 will end on Nov with the Ebuka Onunkwo’s residence and Mary the Queen Catholic Church Tennis Court as venues .
Onunkwo, the sponsor of the tournament who performed the ceremonial serve off said the event was aimed at promoting unity, fellowship, physical fitness and healthy interaction among participants.
He expressed satisfaction with the level of turnout and urged the players to play according to the rules of the game while promising sumptuous rewards for the winners.
“Sports is a unifying force, and Seahorse remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote good health, peace, and togetherness among the people, regardless of denomination,” he said.
In his remark, Chief Ignatius Nnubia, said that the tournament was organised to bring the clergy together in promotion of love, unity and healthy competition.
Nnubia commended the enthusiastic spirits of the priests saying it signalled their approval of the initiative.
He appreciated Onunkwo for sponsoring the tournament and for always supporting activities that promote the wellbeing of the clergy and the community.
According to him, I assure us that the matches will be conducted in a fair, orderly and exciting manner from start to finish.
“All the participating priests should see the tournament as an opportunity to exercise, relax, make new friends and strengthen the bond of brotherhood among them
In their separate remarks, the clergy commended the sponsor and NDC candidate for his continued support for the church and the community.
They also prayed for him, his family, his company, and for the peace and progress of Anambra South.
